Can someone recommend an inexpensive scope for my 22LR upper?

[Whiskey_Rocka_Rolla]

I have a Primary Arms Compact 3X on my 5.56 upper with an American Defense mount that I can snap on and snap off fairly easily. So I thought that if I marked the exact spot on the rails, I could switch back and forth between the 2 uppers at the range and as long as I knew the exact number of clicks to adjust for each upper, I could dial the scope in within just a few minutes at the range. Well for one reason or another, it is not working out like that. Last range trip I pulled the scope off my 5.56, put it on my 22LR, where I had it marked, and went back the same number of clicks I had turned it to get it dialed in for the 5.56, from the 22LR the last time. Well to my surprise my shots were way off (still don't know why, but whatever).

So instead of fighting with it (because it took much longer than I anticipated, I was at the range for about 3 hours that day), I think I just wanna get a cheap scope for my 22LR upper. Cheap meaning inexpensive, not crappy. I won't sacrifice quality for price but don't want to spend much on a scope for an upper I use strictly for practice. The 5.56 is for defense, but the 22LR's purpose (as of now) is strictly target practice. I always make sure my scope is on my 5.56 upper and dialed in before leaving the range.

 

[matefrio]

What's the budget? Cheap to some = $700.00 to others $70.00.

 

[Anger]

I love the concept of the BSA sweet 22. It's calibrated for different grain 22lr bullets. Sportsmans Guide had them for less than 40 each shipped (member pricing).

 

[jtyler]

I have the BSA sweet .22 on my .22. Great scope for my .22. I hate everything else they sell but that's a good one.

 

[itchin]

I'd use the p.a. on the .22, and get something like the pro for the other upper.

 

[majormadmax]

Academy sells a nice little Simmons scope that I put on my 10/22 for about $40, it's very clear and sights in nicely!

 

[RetArmySgt]

The Simmons 22 Mag is a good .22 scope, i have one on my Savage.

 

[Whiskey_Rocka_Rolla]

What's the budget? Cheap to some = $700.00 to others $70.00.

lol...sorry I guess I should have been more specific. Yeah I'm definitely at the lower end of that scale. $70 would be acceptable, but less would be even better. I'll check out some of the ones that have been recommended. Thanks for the help!

 

[Whiskey_Rocka_Rolla]

So I think I've decided on this scope:

SWFA Riflescopes Simmons Rifle Scopes Simmons .22 Mag Rifle Scopes

I am pretty much clueless when it comes to optics. Are all scope mount rings the same? Are some better than others? How selective should I be in picking out the rings? Anyone wanna recommend a set of rings for me? It's to mount on my M4 22LR upper, picatinny rail.

 

[TXARGUY]

I can't say enough good things about my Nikon P-22 scope. In fact I have one suited to .223 and.308 also. Very nice line of scopes with a similarly nice price.

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/riflescopes/prostaff

 

[shortround]

You get what you pay for.

Leupold and Nikon are best in class for value.

 

[Mic]

Another vote for the BSA Sweet 22 if < $100 is your limit.

 

[matefrio]

[h=1]Mueller Optics 4.5-14x40mm AO APV Flex Reticle Riflescope ~$130.00[/h]
Once you mastered and find the benefits of an adjustable objective scope you'll never go back.

 

[Whiskey_Rocka_Rolla]

Thanks for the help. I've never been a hunter, never really been a rifle shooter, but now have a 22LR M4 upper I just wanna take to the range and shoot once in a while. Strictly a "target practice" gun. So I just went ahead and ordered the Simmons 22 mag to see if it will do the trick. I don't need anything overly fancy. Honestly I don't even know what qualities in a scope would make it "good" or "bad". I have only owned one scope in my life and that is my Compact 3X, which I've had no problems with at all. I am guessing if I can get a scope zeroed in, and it holds zero (considering there's no recoil on the 22, I doubt that would be a problem), it will work for range trips.

If there is something I am missing and a reason I should look into other scopes, please let me know, but with what I currently know, the Simmons 22 mag (along with the recommendations from other members), seems like it will do the trick, and is only about $40. If for example the Mueller Optics mentioned above has a significant difference, and someone could explain that to me, maybe I'll consider holding off till I can fork over another $80 or so. Cause although I don't wanna spend much $$$, I don't wanna be looking for another scope in 6 months because I bought a cheap one that wouldn't cut it.

Again I am pretty new to rifles and optics in general, so there may be a lot I am overlooking that would be just common knowledge to most people in this thread, just putting that out there.

 

[matefrio]

You'll do good with the Simmons for plinking and learning the basics.

The Muller is a great value with clear optics and adjustable objective for better precision target shooting. You may not reach for your spotting scope as much with it as well.

 

[Whiskey_Rocka_Rolla]

You'll do good with the Simmons for plinking and learning the basics.

The Muller is a great value with clear optics and adjustable objective for better precision target shooting. You may not reach for your spotting scope as much with it as well.

Ok thanks for the explanation. Yeah at American Shooting Center, just on the 50 yd range I have a difficult time seeing the hits from a 22LR with the spotting scopes they have. Sometimes I can't tell where my hits are (or if I am even on paper) till the cease fire. Last time I went to that range I spent more time "ceasing fire" than I did shooting. I need to find a better place to shoot. Preferably not a shooting range. Too bad everyone I know who owns property in the country, lives in Louisiana.